LEMONY SALMON AND PASTA

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I served this at a small dinner party once, and it was so well received I've served it many times since. It has a zippy combination of flavors. The salmon veggies all complement each other. -Coleen Martin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 whole garlic bulb
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons honey
1 salmon fillets (2 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large red onion, sliced
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
LEMON SAUCE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash dried tarragon
Dash cayenne pepper
1/3 cup pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup sunflower kernels, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut top off garlic bulb, leaving root end intact. Place cut side up in a small ungreased baking dish; drizzle water around the garlic. Slowly drizzle 1 tablespoon oil into center of bulb. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until garlic is very soft. Cool for 5 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic from skins; set aside., Combine the Cajun seasoning, honey and remaining oil; spoon half over the salmon. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and onion; add remaining honey mixture and toss to coat. Place salmon and vegetables on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, combine the first nine sauce ingredients; cook and stir until butter is melted. Drain the pasta. In a large serving bowl, gently toss pasta, lemon sauce, softened garlic, salmon and vegetables. Sprinkle with olives and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

RPK TRIX
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The salmon was flaky and moist, and the lemon sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Alex Gentry
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Rylan Worthington
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The salmon was overcooked and the lemon sauce was too tart. I would not recommend this recipe.


Chorister Siley
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. The salmon was cooked well, but the lemon sauce lacked flavor. I would probably add more lemon juice and zest next time.


Cathy Mccarter
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I loved this recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. The pasta was a great addition and helped to round out the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Wolf1306 Clarke
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashrafuj jaman
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Nora Mochi
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the pasta was delicious. The lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Adegoke
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salmon was especially good, and the lemon sauce really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Kierra Clark
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This lemony salmon and pasta dish was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, with a delicious crispy skin. The pasta was cooked al dente and the lemon sauce was light and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe t